Fisher Yu, CTO at Babylon Labs, joins Patricia Wu at ADFW 2024 to discuss how Babylon Labs is pushing for Bitcoin adoption. Additionally, the pair discuss Babylon Labs' outlook for 2025 and why they opted to relocate to the UAE.
Michael Zhao, Founder & CEO of Klickl, shares the company’s origins in the U.A.E. and its contributions to the blockchain ecosystem. He also discusses the promise behind Bitcoin’s latest rally and its implications for the future of digital assets.
Richard Crook, CEO of Deus X Pay, discusses the platform’s relaunch and the growing adoption of stablecoins. He highlights the role of stablecoins in driving secure and efficient digital payments and provides insights into how Deus X Pay is innovating in the evolving financial ecosystem.
Henson Orser, CEO of Soter Insure, unpacks the growing correlation between Web3 technology and the insurance industry. He explores how blockchain and decentralized systems are reshaping risk management and policy delivery.
Dickon Johnstone, CEO of Themis, discusses the company’s efforts to combat digital financial crime. He highlights innovative solutions aimed at preventing fraud and enhancing security in the financial sector. Additionally, Johnstone reveals excitement for the future after Themis' recent round of funding.
Enzo Villani, CEO of Alpha Transform Holdings, discusses innovations in capital markets and the growing excitement for digital assets in 2025. He highlights key trends driving adoption and advancements in financial technology as well as what to watch out for in the new year.
Dante Disparte, Chief Strategy Officer & Head of Global Policy at Circle, discusses the company’s plans for expansion in the Middle East and its partnership with Binance on USDC stablecoin products. He highlights how this collaboration aims to drive innovation and accessibility in the digital assets space and forecasts expectations for President Trump's 2nd term.
Seth Ginns, Managing Partner & Head of Liquid Investments at Coinfund, discusses how crypto and AI agents are accelerating innovation in Web3. He explores their transformative impact on decentralized platforms and the future of digital ecosystems live from Abu Dhabi Finance Week.
Thomas Labenbacher, Founder and CEO of Assetera, joins Patricia Wu at ADFW 2024 to discuss anticipated global regulatory development in digital sectors. Additionally, Thomas breaks down the impact of Donal Trump's victory on the regulation of digital assets.
Evgeny Vinokurov, Chief Economist at Eurasian Development Bank, joins Patricia Wu at ADFW 2024 to discuss coal-to-gas transition and gas infrastructure modernization projects. The pair also analyze the growth of the UAE as a global financial hub.
Glendy Kam, Chief Product Officer at Tassat Group, explores the company’s focus on institutional blockchain solutions and the monetization of blockchain data. She discusses how Tassat is leveraging blockchain to drive value and efficiency in institutional finance.